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Day Thursday 14 January 2021 Extension to dementia program delivery...

Dementia Australia Dementia Australia welcomes changes to the federal government’s Ministry that sees the aged care portfolio elevated as a cabinet priority. Dementia Australia CEO Maree McCabe said she looked forward to continuing to work with the Hon Greg Hunt MP as Minister for Health and Aged Care and Senator the Hon Richard Colbeck, responsible for aged care services. “We are pleased that the aged care portfolio, including the response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, has been prioritised by the federal government,” Ms McCabe said. “This demonstrates...

Date Time Research funding a further step towards improving quality of care of people impacted by dementia Dementia Australia has welcomed the federal government’s announcement of $17.5 million to fund research into dementia and aged care. The federal government’s announcement of a $311 million Medical Research Future Fund round will direct $17.5 million into desperately needed dementia and aged care projects that focus on improving diagnosis and support for people impacted by dementia. Dementia Australia CEO Maree McCabe said investing in dementia and aged care research was crucial to...